Method of forming vertical wall around window frame

Abstract

The method for pouring concrete around a window frame begins by spraying a flat surface with a release, followed by positioning window assemblies on the flat surface. The window assemblies include at least a frame, and also possibly a sash, glazing and removable bracing. The window assemblies are secured to the flat surface and then concrete is poured around the window assembly to form a wall. Once the concrete cures around the frame, the bracing is removed, and the wall is tilted/lifted to a vertical position.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A method of pouring a tilt-up vertical wall, comprising the steps of:
 spraying a flat horizontal surface with a release; 
 positioning a window assembly on the flat horizontal surface, the window assembly 
 comprising a frame and glazing; 
 securing the window assembly to the flat horizontal surface; 
 pouring concrete around the window assembly to form a wall; 
 allowing the concrete to cure; and 
 tilting the wall to a vertical position. 
 
     
     
       2. The method of  claim 1  wherein the window assembly includes bracing that is removed prior to tilting the wall to a vertical position. 
     
     
       3. The method of  claim 1  wherein the step of securing includes applying double sided tape between the frame of the window assembly and the flat surface. 
     
     
       4. The method of  claim 1  wherein the step of securing includes nailing the frame of the window assembly to the flat surface. 
     
     
       5. The method of  claim 2  wherein the step of securing includes securing the bracing to the flat horizontal surface. 
     
     
       6. The method of  claim 2  wherein the window assembly has a first and a second side and the bracing is removably secured to the first and the second side. 
     
     
       7. The method of  claim 2  wherein the bracing has a first member that removably fits within the frame of the window assembly and a second member that is transverse to the first member and covers a side of the window assembly. 
     
     
       8. The method of  claim 1  wherein the window assembly includes a sash and bracing. 
     
     
       9. A method of forming a tilt-up concrete wall, comprising:
 a) positioning and securing a window assembly on a flat surface coated with release, the window assembly comprising:
 i) a frame having a first side and a second side, the frame defining an opening therein; and 
 ii) glass disposed within the opening; 
 
 b) casting and curing concrete around the frame to form the tilt-up concrete wall on the at surface; and 
 c) tilting the wall into a vertical position. 
 
     
     
       10. The method of  claim 9 , further comprising utilizing removable bracing to cast the wall around the frame. 
     
     
       11. The method of  claim 10 , wherein the bracing comprises:
 a) a first member positioned within the frame opening over the glass; and 
 b) a second member configured to cover the first and second sides of the assembly. 
 
     
     
       12. The method of  claim 9 , wherein the frame further comprises a sash disposed within the opening and around the glass. 
     
     
       13. A method of forming a tilt-up concrete wall, comprising:
 a) spraying a horizontal surface with a release; 
 b) positioning a window assembly on the horizontal surface, the window assembly comprising a frame, a sash and glass disposed within an opening in the window assembly; 
 c) pouring concrete around the window assembly to form a wall; 
 d) curing the concrete; and 
 e) tilting the wall to a vertical position. 
 
     
     
       14. The method of  claim 3 , further comprising utilizing removable bracing to pour the wall around the frame. 
     
     
       15. The method of  claim 14 , wherein the window assembly comprises first and second sides and the removable bracing comprises:
 a) a first member positioned within the frame opening over the glass; and 
 b) a second member configured to cover the first and second sides of the assembly. 
 
     
     
       16. The method of  claim 15 , wherein the second member is transverse or perpendicular to the first member. 
     
     
       17. The method of  claim 13 , wherein the first member is formed and positioned to be removably received within the frame. 
     
     
       18. The method of  claim 17 , wherein the second member is configured to cover the first and second sides. 
     
     
       19. The method of  claim 18 , comprising first and second bracing disposed on either side of the assembly and glass. 
     
     
       20. The method of  claim 19 , wherein the first and second bracing is configured to be removed prior to tilting.